Angers — Roman Arcades discovered in 1836 — Nouvelles Galeries, Angers

Description

View of the Roman arcades in Angers, discovered in 1836, with stone columns adorned with carved capitals. Printed text at the bottom: '17 ANGERS — The Prefecture — Roman Arcades discovered in 1836 — Nouvelles Galeries, Angers'. Reverse: printed text 'Correspondence authorized by all foreign countries (Inquire at the Post Office)'; handwritten address to 'Monsieur Paul Bonnier, Rue de la Bocalière, Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe'; red 5-centime stamp and cancellation stamp 'ANGERS 22.5.36'.